This bill aims to strengthen parental rights regarding the health and well-being of their minor children in Florida. It amends several sections of the Florida Statutes, including requiring parental consent for a minor's treatment for sexually transmissible diseases, and mandates that school districts provide parents with information before administering any mental health or health screening questionnaires to students. Additionally, it establishes the right for parents to consent in writing to the use of biofeedback devices on their children, ensuring that results from such devices are treated as confidential medical records.

The bill also revises existing provisions related to parental rights, emphasizing that parents have the right to make health care decisions for their children, access medical records, and consent to the creation of DNA records. It introduces specific exceptions to these rights, such as in cases of criminal investigations or when a child is in the custody of the Department of Children and Families. Furthermore, it clarifies that health care practitioners must obtain written parental consent before providing health care services to minors, with certain emergency exceptions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1288 c1: 384.30
S 1288 c2: 384.30, 1001.42